Outdoor Cushions

Add Some Comfort to Your Outdoor Living Area

Outdoor cushions are an integral part of your outdoor living space. In most cases, your outdoor seat cushions are just as important as the furniture on your patio. The best thing about outdoor cushions is they help you customize your space with different fabrics, colors, and designs. It is fun to create and design an outdoor living space as unique as you are by adding cushions for outdoor furniture to your area. 

Before You Buy 

Whether you just started to shop for outdoor furniture or your patio furniture is already set up, shopping for outdoor chair cushions can help turn your outdoor living space into a relaxing oasis. When shopping for outdoor cushions, you should know what you are looking for, such as: 

• Knowing the design you want for your patio space
• Knowing what colors you want
• Knowing the size of patio furniture chair cushions needed
• Knowing which pieces of patio furniture you want to add a cushion too
• Knowing the climate of your area and which outdoor cushions are best for your local weather
• Knowing if the cushions will be under a protective hanging or set out under the sun and in the elements
• Knowing how much time you have to maintain and clean your outdoor chair cushions
• Knowing how much time you plan to spend outside using the cushions

Features to Consider

There are many benefits and features provided by outdoor cushions, offering a comfortable place to sit and a decorative style to your outdoor space.

• Cushion Ties. Cushion ties help ensure your outdoor furniture cushions stay in place. These ties connect to your outdoor furniture, preventing the cushions from moving around when you sit down or stand up. Additionally, cushion ties help keep cushions secure on windy days. 
• Foldable. Large single outdoor furniture cushions have seaming in places where the cushion easily folds. Foldable cushions allow you to use more oversized cushions on lounges or other furniture that requires the cushion to easily fold to securely fit the contour of the furniture
• Reversible. Reversible outdoor chair cushions allow you to change your design and patio colors by turning the cushion cover inside out, revealing the other side’s design. 
• Slipcovers. Slipcovers provide a unique aesthetic quality to your outdoor patio furniture. Slipcovers allow you to select options that match your furniture and design choices. Many slipcovers also have cushion ties to keep outdoor chair cushions in place. 
• Welting. Wilting is thin piping along the edge of your cushion cover to accentuate the shape and provide visual appeal. Welting is often a luxury add-on for patio furniture cushions. 

Types of Outdoor Cushions

The material used to create outdoor cushions varies drastically. Keep in mind; the cheaper cushions have fabric that can easily mold because they are not water-resistant. 

• Cotton Canvas. Cotton canvas dates back to the 13th century and is an economical fabric for outdoor chair cushions. However, this fabric is not weather resistant, so there may be issues with mold or mildew. 
• Sunbrella Fabric. Sunbrella fabric is a painted fabric that is the best for outdoor cushions. These cushions are waterproof, fade-resistant, mold and mildew resistant, and chlorine safe. 
• Textilene. Textilene is a woven mesh material created from polyester yarns and coated with PVC. Cushions made with this fabric can get hot in the sun but are more durable than vinyl. 
• Vinyl. Vinyl, also referred to as PVC, is a plastic material used to make inexpensive outdoor cushions. The biggest issue with vinyl cushions is they get very hot in the sun and can be uncomfortable to sit on at first. 

Outdoor Cushion Core Materials

There are many materials for outdoor cushion fabric, and there are many options available for the core materials used in the cushion. 

1. Clustered Polyfill. This fill is a soft, cheap fluff polyfill wrapped in small bundles or clustered into tiny balls. This cushion is a bit firmer but will still flatten out over time. 
2. Dacron. Dacron is a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that is a thermoplastic synthetic polymer resin used to design luxury beds. Dacron is a patented fiberfill technology that provides optimum support and does not flatten out. 
3. Dacron-Wrapped. Dacron-wrapped cushion fill is cushion material that is wrapped in a one-half-inch layer of Dacron. These cushions are less supportive and can flatten out over time. 
4. Foam. Foam is manufactured in a range of densities, with some offering a lot of support and others offering little support. The higher the foam density grade, the more durable and supportive the foam fill is. 
5. Polyester Fill. Polyester fill is a cheap, soft, fluffy fill that offers no support. Over time, outdoor cushions made with this filling flatten out and need to be replaced. 

How to Choose Outdoor Cushions

With numerous decorative outdoor cushions available, you have many options to choose from when adding comfort to your outdoor living space. 

• Comfort. Choose outdoor cushions based on the level of comfort they provide. Additionally, consider adding decorative throw pillows, bolster pillows or body pillows to your outdoor design. 
• Design. Select outdoor cushions that match your existing design or will enhance the beauty of your patio space. 
• Materials. Select outdoor cushions based on the durability of their materials and core filling to ensure you have the best outdoor cushions. The more durable the cushions are, the less maintenance is required, and you do not have to replace them as often as cheaper outdoor cushions need to be replaced. 
• Cost. When shopping for outdoor cushions, look for options that offer you the most for your money. In addition, shopping for outdoor cushions based on price includes looking for the most durable ones available. 

Whether you are shopping for new outdoor cushions or replacement cushions for outdoor furniture, we have many outdoor cushions available and ready for you to shop from for your outdoor living needs. So first, check out our catalog, and then pick the outdoor cushions you need for your space!

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